Kelli D. Brassfield

The meeting agenda includes the call to order, the approval of minutes from the September 2025 and November 2025 meetings, and the welcome of a new committee member from the Ada County Sheriff's Office. Key discussion items focus on updates from subcommittee teams regarding enhancing Victim Witness Coordinator (VWC) training consistency, bridging the gap in victim services between sentencing and post-conviction/appellate stages, and developing a one-stop shop for resources. The session concludes with a general discussion regarding current events in victim services across the state.

The subcommittee meeting addressed several key areas, including possible legislative ideas such as a death certificate fee increase to fund certification and accreditation for autopsy reimbursement, required autopsies, and the creation of a strategic plan. Updates were provided on confidentiality legislation, focusing on sealing photos and access for family members, balancing privacy, public accountability, and public safety. The subcommittee also discussed the Bonneville County facility as a potential regional facility and assigned members to draft language for a death certificate fee increase, autopsy cost reimbursement, required autopsies, and a strategic plan.

The meeting included subcommittee updates on human trafficking, sex crimes, public safety positions, the coroner system, neurocognitive holds and placements, support for victims, and riders. A focus group discussed increasing public trust and confidence in the courts, serving court users and partners better, and improving safety in Idaho courts. The discussion included topics such as the senior judge program, reporting concerns during cases, judicial selection, sentencing explanations, consistency in court processes, and courthouse security.

The meeting included a call to order and a general discussion among the four committee members present. Due to the lack of a quorum, the minutes from the September 2025 meeting were not approved, and the vote was postponed until the next meeting.

The subcommittee discussed the status of confidentiality language regarding the release of photos of decedents to next of kin. They addressed the need for autopsies in cases required for public safety, acknowledging resource issues and referencing Minnesota's language for required autopsies. The possibility of a new facility was explored, including updates on a potential facility in North Idaho and evaluations of existing facilities in Bonneville County, District 5 and 6 ISP sites, and Portneuf. Recommendations for a certified process for medicolegal death investigators were considered. Other business included discussions on death certificate fees, the MDI Log, and a presentation for the ICJC on the OPE report.